Prepare against Juan Manuel Menendez Domens
Spain · World #141,745 classical · FIDE ID 54556236
When preparing against Juan Manuel Menendez Domens, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 101 games by Juan Manuel Menendez Domens, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Menendez Domens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Menendez Domens before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,616 | 1,657 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,658 | 1,659 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 37 | 9 | 54 | 36.6% |
| As White | 51 | 23 | 2 | 26 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 50 | 14 | 7 | 28 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Manuel Menendez Domens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Manuel Menendez Domens's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 62.7% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 14 | 27.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 48.4% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Domens usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Domens usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Domens usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Domens usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Domens usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Domens usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 16.7% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
Juan Manuel Menendez Domens's chess games
All 101 games by Juan Manuel Menendez Domens in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 37 wins, 9 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Eduardo Garcia Sanz | 1,795 | ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | B00 |
| Feb 2020 | Jose Luis Martin Vazquez | 1,789 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | C01 |
| Nov 2019 | Tomas San Felipe Gonzalez | 1,673 | 31st Madrid San Viator Open B | B30 |
| Jan 2018 | Antonio Calderon Martin | 1,665 | ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | B50 |
| Apr 2021 | Antonio Urena Castellano | 1,621 | ch-Madrid City Seniors 50 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2022 | 35 | 13 | 1,505 |
| 31st Madrid San Viator Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,588 |
| 30th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,401 |
| 1st Alcorcon Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,544 |
| ch-Madrid Previa A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,561 |
| ch-Madrid City Seniors 50 | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,516 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,578 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,617 |
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Where can I find Juan Manuel Menendez Domens's chess games?
101 games by Juan Manuel Menendez Domens, from Feb 2018 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Juan Manuel Menendez Domens has played.
What does Juan Manuel Menendez Domens play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Menendez Domens opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Menendez Domens answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Menendez Domens play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Menendez Domens's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Menendez Domens play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Menendez Domens most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Juan Manuel Menendez Domens's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Menendez Domens is currently rated 1,616 in classical chess, 1,658 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,657 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Juan Manuel Menendez Domens played?
Our database contains 101 games by Juan Manuel Menendez Domens, covering Feb 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 9 draws, 54 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Menendez Domens?
101 games by Juan Manuel Menendez Domens reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.